RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KABC) -- Two wildfires burning in Riverside County triggered evacuation warnings and orders for residents on Tuesday.
A brush fire that erupted Tuesday in the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley expanded rapidly in the direction of homes, leaving many residents under evacuation orders and warnings.
The Bain Fire was first reported at 11:22 a.m. Tuesday on the north side of the dry channel, in the area of Bain Street and Limonite Avenue, just north of the Hidden Valley Nature Center, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
In the evening, the wind began to push the blaze toward the nearby city of Riverside, expanding evacuation orders and warnings to more residents.
While the fire continued to grow, the Riverside County Fire Department said crews made progress on containment lines around the perimeter.
There was no word on what might have triggered the fire. The river bottom is teeming with homeless encampments, and debris, cooking and warming fires occur year-round.
Meanwhile, the Verona Fire burning in Homeland jumped containment lines and continued to burn, expanding evacuation warnings and orders for nearby residents.
It was first reported at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday near Verona Road and Juniper Springs Road, which is in an unincorporated, rural area between Diamond Valley Lake and Lake Perris.
The Bain Fire in Riverside County triggered evacuation orders and warnings for several zones in the region.
Details on evacuation orders and warnings can be found here.
The following zones are under an evacuation order:
The following zones are under an evacuation warning:
An evacuation shelter has been established at the La Sierra Senior Center, located at 5215 La Sierra Ave., Building A in Riverside. Another shelter is available at the Jurupa Community Center, located at 4810 Pedley Rd. in Jurupa Valley.
The Verona Fire in Riverside County triggered evacuation orders and warnings for several zones in the region.
Details on evacuation orders and warnings can be found here.
The following zones are under an evacuation order:
The following zones are under an evacuation warning:
The Bain Fire burning in Riverside County grew to 1,375 acres by Tuesday evening, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
The fire is at 10% containment as air and ground resources remain on scene, working to build containment lines around the perimeter, officials said.
Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for nearby residents, who are being asked to avoid the area.
The Verona Fire, which is burning in the homeland area in Riverside County, grew in size on Tuesday night after crews previously said forward progress had stopped.
The Verona Fire was first reported at 12:20 p.m. in the area of Verona Road and Juniper Springs Road. It's an unincorporated, rural area between Diamond Valley Lake and Lake Perris.
By Tuesday night, it grew to 439 acres with 0% containment.
Earlier in the evening, crews said the forward rate of spread had stopped, and the fire was holding at 200 acres.
However, in an update at 7:10 p.m., the Riverside County Fire Department said the fire had jumped control lines and continued to grow, burning at a critical rate of spread.
According to the department, one firefighter sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
Eyewitness News spoke with one resident in the neighborhood, which locals call Juniper Flats, who said he believes three to four homes have burned in the area.
AIR7 video also showed a number of vehicles and outbuildings on fire.
The cause of both fires is under investigation.
A smoke advisory has been issued for the city of Los Angeles due to multiple wildfires burning in the region, including the Bain Fire and Verona Fire in Riverside County, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
The Los Angeles Department of Public Health is urging everyone in areas where they can smell smoke to avoid unnecessary outdoor exposure.
An Air Quality Advisory has been issued and will be in effect until at least 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the South Coast AQMD.
The Verona Fire in Riverside County triggered evacuation orders and warnings for several zones in the region.
Details on evacuation orders and warnings can be found here.
The following zones are under an evacuation order:
The following zones are under an evacuation warning:
